From veggie sandwiches to no-cook salads, these are our most popular cucumber dishes, beloved by theEatingWellaudience.

Cucumber Sandwich

This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.

Make this side dish ahead of time to let the flavors absorb into the cucumbers.

Close up side view of two halves of Cucumber Sandwich recipe stacked on a plate

Photo:Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

you could lightly toast the bread if you want to add a little crunch.

Fresh dill adds a grassy flavor.

If you don’t have fresh, stir an 1/8 teaspoon dried dill in its place.

Overhead view of a bowl of Cucumber Chickpea Salad with Feta & Lemon recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Annie Probst

If the cucumbers are grated instead of chopped, this mixture can be served as a dip.

Serve with the simple peanut sauce for an easy dinner recipe that will impress kids and adults alike.

Sun-dried tomatoes in oil have a soft texture perfect for sandwiches.

A cross section view of a sandwich on whole-wheat toast, filled with a cream cheese dill spread and sliced cucumbers

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

The red onion adds a nice crunch.

Adding the chickpeas right before serving will keep them crunchy.

If you want to store everything in one jar, opt for 1/4 cup rinsed canned chickpeas instead.

bowl of cucumber kimchi with a spoon of kimchi being scooped out

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter.

This is one easy side salad you’ll want to serve at all your summer BBQs.

The green goddess dressing is creamy with cheese and avocado and bright from lemon and herbs.

Angled view of a plate of Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich recipe

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

Cucumber and carrots add color and crunch to this healthy, robust whole-wheat wrap.

This Japanese-inspired salad is cool, crisp and simply delicious.

You could also substitute flaked salmon or sliced cooked lamb for the chicken.

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Treat the couscous like pasta, simmering until tender and then draining.

Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Dill

This refreshing tomato-cucumber salad is commonly served all summer long in Ukraine.

Since it’s such a simple recipe, the freshest, ripest vegetables really make it shine.

Chicken & Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

But in the author’s family, it’s all about the sunflower oil.

Cucumber, sprouts, salad greens or spinach all add a refreshing crunch.

For a peppery kick, try using arugula.

creamy cucumber soup

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Claire Spollen

We opted for Greek-style yogurt to reduce fat and calories and add some tanginess to the dressing.

Add some relish, chopped celery or pickled peppers to the tuna mixture to boost the flavor even more.

Serve with potato chips, chopped fresh veggies or with bagel chips on the side.

a recipe photo of the Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Cucumber Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

Cucumber vinegar salad in a blue bowl

Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Side view of a clear glass jar of Cottage Cheese Snack Jar recipe

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

watermelon salad

Cucumber Chicken Green-Goddess Wrap on a plate with a side of Green Goddess dressing in a small jar with a spoon

Brie Passano

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Crystal Hughes

a recipe photo of the Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

a recipe photo of the Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickeyt, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

a recipe photo of the Tomato Cucumber Salad with Onion and Dill

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

a recipe photo of the Cucumber and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco

a recipe photo of the Cucumber–Tuna Salad Sandwich

Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco,